Regional Ocean Forecasting System

The ROFS Division addresses the following streams of activities:

  1. Managing and Enhancing the Copernicus Mediterranean and Black Sea Systems:
    The division leads efforts in coordinating, optimizing, and developing reanalysis, analysis, and forecast systems for the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions within the Copernicus Marine Service.
  2. Development of Regional Ocean Modeling and Data Assimilation:
    The division develops and implements state-of-the-art regional ocean models and data assimilation systems specifically targeting the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions and it is involved in the innovation, design and development of regional forecasting systems, including coupled and ensemble forecasting systems.
  3. Optimizing Operational Chains:
    The division is committed to the continuous maintenance, optimization, and enhancement of operational chains for forecasting systems in the Mediterranean (MedFS), Black Sea (BSFS), and Global Ocean (GOFS16) domains.
  4. Streamlining Data Management:
    The division implements data management, archiving, and delivery tools to facilitate the access of critical data for forecasting activities.

ROFS Projects

  • ALIENA: ALIgning Efforts to control Non-indigenous species in the Adriatic sea

    Non-indigenous species (NIS) pose a significant threat to biodiversity and ecosystems globally,…


  • AdriaClimPlus: Adriatic coastal areas science-based solutions for climate adaptation

    AdriaClimPlus project aims at developing a shared framework for advancing knowledge and…


  • SASIP: The Scale-Aware Sea Ice Project


    An international collaborative project to better understand the impact of amplified warming…

  • Division Director

    Emanuela Clementi

    Division Manager

    Contacts

    Via Marco Biagi, 5 — 73100 Lecce, Italy
    [email protected]
    0832 1902411

    ROFS Publications

    The characteristics of tides and their effects on the general circulation of the Mediterranean Sea

    McDonagh B., Clementi E., Goglio A. C. , Pinardi N.
    2024, Ocean Science, Volume 20, Issue 4, Pages 1051 - 1066, doi: 10.5194/os-20-1051-2024

    Published articles


    Gathering users and developers to shape together the next-generation ocean reanalyses: Ocean reanalyses workshop of the European Copernicus Marine Service

    Yang C.; Bourdallé-Badie R.; Drevillon M.; Amaya D.; Aouf L.; Aydogdu A.; Barton B.; Bell M.; Boyer T.; Blauw A.; Carton J.; Candela T.; Cossarini G.; Dabrowski T.; de Boisseson E.; de Mora L.; Fablet R.; Forget G.; Fujii Y.; Garric G.; Giunta V.; Salamon P.; Hersbach H.; Juza M.; Le Sommer J.; Martin M.; McAdam R., [...]Nicolì D., Cipollone A., Clementi E., [...]Nascimento Lima L., [...]Miraglio P., et all.
    2024, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, doi: 10.1175/BAMS-D-24-0034.1

    Published articles


    Projections of the Adriatic wave conditions under climate changes

    Moulin A., Mentaschi L.; Clementi E., Verri G., Mercogliano P.
    2024, Frontiers in Climate, Volume 6, doi: 10.3389/fclim.2024.1409237

    Published articles

    Latest on Ocean

    A deeper look into the Black Sea’s waves and their variability 

    Studying the wave climate of a region is crucial for various socio-economic activities such as shipping, coastal infrastructure planning, and environmental conservation efforts. A new study led by CMCC contributes to a better understanding of the spatiotemporal variability of wave fields in the Black Sea region.

    From past to future, all possible scenarios for the Mediterranean: the MedCLIVAR-SISC 2024 conference concludes

    150 participants, half of whom are under 40, 135 studies presented, experts from 19 countries, and 3 plenary sessions featuring top experts in the field: the climate science community gathered in Lecce, Italy, to showcase the latest research on Mediterranean climate.

    How predictable is Arctic sea ice variability?

    As the Arctic continues to experience rising sea temperatures is it possible to accurately predict the impact this will have on sea ice variability at sub-seasonal timescales? A new study conducted by CMCC researchers looks at ocean heat transports and surface heat fluxes between 1980–2021, revealing that heat stored in the ocean has important implications for the predictability of sea ice.

    The 4th issue of the Blue Horizons newsletter by the Blue4all project has been published

    Blue4All is a HORIZON Europe Ocean Mission project working towards addressing marine conservation and restoration challenges in Europe. It proposes a new approach to Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) that aligns with EU Biodiversity Strategy and national initiatives.

    This newsletter issue comprises updates from the project, as well as news like the soon to be launched networking space for MPA managers and stakeholders, the outcomes of the roleplaying game realized during the UN Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona last April, and project contributions to the key action points for marine protection in the Eastern Baltic.

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